However, about 2,000 employees, including elementary school library aides and counselors, will lose their jobs due to a loss in federal funding and declining enrollment.

Superintendent John Deasy says the district's finances remain contingent on approval of the state budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. He warns employees could be required to take up to six additional furlough days if the state's anticipated revenue does not materialize.

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